Huawei Pura 90 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,248,520); the Huawei Pura 90 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 leads on camera score (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.